Unlocking Your Leadership Signature

How to reach your leadership development goals

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Course Dates

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May 23, 2024

Course Duration

DURATION

6 weeks, online
4–6 hours per week

Course Fee

PROGRAM FEE

US$2,581

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You Can Become a More Effective Leader

Inspiring business leaders are in greater demand than ever, but a perceived leadership gap has been recognized in the industry. Addressing the gap in leadership requires development offerings targeting core competencies at every stage of the professional journey. Take advantage of this opportunity from Emeritus, in collaboration with MIT Sloan Executive Education, to discover and cultivate your personal leadership signature.

Learn Leadership Skills from Proven Professionals

This exclusive six-week online program will prepare you to:

  • Communicate a comprehensive understanding of your leadership signature
  • Articulate how your leadership signature will make you a more inspiring business leader
  • Choose one core approach that will improve your leadership signature
  • Define future leadership goals and take concrete steps toward achieving them
  • Reflect on your leadership signature and what type of team leader you would like to be

Why Now Is the Time for Leadership Training

The Unlocking Your Leadership Signature online program is specifically structured to provide the transformational leadership skills that are in demand today by the renowned faculty at MIT Sloan. The numbers speak to this growing need:

77%

of organizations report they are currently experiencing a leadership gap.

Source: LinkedIn

$166 billion

is spent by US businesses on leadership development each year.

Source: Training Industry.com

80%

of executives surveyed agreed that strengthening organizational leadership is a high priority.

Source:Research.com

Who Should Attend

Specifically designed in an online format to accommodate busy professionals, this program suits a broad range of leaders and entrepreneurs, including:

  • Established business leaders who want to lead organizations with a better impact and create an organizational culture that supports engagement and accountability
  • Emerging leaders who want to transition from a functional role to a leadership role
  • Aspiring leaders/managers who want to move up the organizational ladder

What to Expect from Your Learning Experience

Insights from World-Renowned MIT Faculty and Guest Speakers

Insights from World-Renowned MIT Faculty and Guest Speakers

Learn from Professor Deborah Ancona, founder of the respected MIT Leadership Center at MIT Sloan School of Management, and other academic guest speakers. Benefit from their research-driven insights and personal leadership stories.

Timely Feedback

Timely Feedback

You will receive feedback from peer learners and learning facilitators throughout your journey in developing your leadership strategy.

Draft Your Story

Draft Your Story

From day one, this program is designed to help you tell your unique leadership story. It concludes with your producing a finished draft of that story, which will serve as a guide for your future leadership opportunities.

Program Topics

The Six-Week Online Program:

Module 1:

Identifying Your Leadership Signature

Begin your story by exploring both your own leadership signature and the leadership signatures of others. Use xCards to identify your leadership signature and reflect on module content during optional live office hours with course leaders.

Module 2:

Analyzing the Past to Become a Better Leader in the Future

Analyze the family systems model and apply it to your past to understand how it impacts your leadership signature now. Practice telling your leadership stories through writing your first draft and gathering feedback.

Module 3:

Analyzing Your Developed Self

Further articulate your leadership signature as you progress through the program. This module features an analysis of “crucibles” and different developmental stages, including the "4-CAP+ model" (visioning, relating, inventing, and sense making). After this module, you will complete a draft of your leadership story.

Module 4:

Diagnosing Immunity to Change

As you incorporate your feedback, you also learn to apply the "Immunity to Change" framework to a specific leadership goal. This helps you identify barriers and brainstorm the next steps for overcoming them.

Module 5:

First Steps to Developing as a Leader

Learn about the Authenticity Paradox. Identify cognitive impediments that could hinder your progress in leadership development—as well as how to apply the “Provisional Self Framework” as a solution.

Module 6:

Being the Leader of Tomorrow: Your Future Self

Refine your future self with the Drew framework, and identify the milestones to get there. In conclusion, you will polish the final version of your leadership story. By now, you will have developed confidence in your leadership signature and the image of the future you as a leader and will outline the next steps of your journey.

Module 1:

Identifying Your Leadership Signature

Begin your story by exploring both your own leadership signature and the leadership signatures of others. Use xCards to identify your leadership signature and reflect on module content during optional live office hours with course leaders.

Module 4:

Diagnosing Immunity to Change

As you incorporate your feedback, you also learn to apply the "Immunity to Change" framework to a specific leadership goal. This helps you identify barriers and brainstorm the next steps for overcoming them.

Module 2:

Analyzing the Past to Become a Better Leader in the Future

Analyze the family systems model and apply it to your past to understand how it impacts your leadership signature now. Practice telling your leadership stories through writing your first draft and gathering feedback.

Module 5:

First Steps to Developing as a Leader

Learn about the Authenticity Paradox. Identify cognitive impediments that could hinder your progress in leadership development—as well as how to apply the “Provisional Self Framework” as a solution.

Module 3:

Analyzing Your Developed Self

Further articulate your leadership signature as you progress through the program. This module features an analysis of “crucibles” and different developmental stages, including the "4-CAP+ model" (visioning, relating, inventing, and sense making). After this module, you will complete a draft of your leadership story.

Module 6:

Being the Leader of Tomorrow: Your Future Self

Refine your future self with the Drew framework, and identify the milestones to get there. In conclusion, you will polish the final version of your leadership story. By now, you will have developed confidence in your leadership signature and the image of the future you as a leader and will outline the next steps of your journey.

Learn from Expert Faculty and Guest Speakers

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DEBORAH ANCONA

Seley Distinguished Professor of Management, Professor of Organization Studies, and the Founder of the MIT Leadership Center at the MIT Sloan School of Management

Much of Deborah’s work has focused on the concept of distributed leadership and on the development of research-based tools, practices, and teaching/coaching models that enable organizations to foster creative leadership at every level. More info

Certificate

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Certificate

Receive a verified digital certificate of completion from MIT Sloan School of Management. This program also counts toward an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate.

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FAQs

  • How do I know if this program is right for me?

    After reviewing the information on the program landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the program brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this program is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated program advisor will follow-up with you very shortly.


    Are there any prerequisites for this program?

    Some programs do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the program landing page, as well as in the program brochure. If you are uncertain about program prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above.


    Note that, unless otherwise stated on the program web page, all programs are taught in English and proficiency in English is required.


    What is the typical class profile?

    More than 50 percent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but, generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry, and geography — leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.


    What other dates will this program be offered in the future?

    Check back to this program web page or email us to inquire if future program dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.

  • How much time is required each week?

    Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.


    How will my time be spent?

    We have designed this program to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities including:



    • Engaging with recorded video lectures from faculty
    • Attending webinars and office hours, as per the specific program schedule
    • Reading or engaging with examples of core topics
    • Completing knowledge checks/quizzes and required activities
    • Engaging in moderated discussion groups with your peers
    • Completing your final project, if required

    The program is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on program activities.


    What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?

    More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.

    All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.

    A dedicated program support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.


    How do I interact with other program participants?

    Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the program. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.

  • What are the requirements to earn the certificate?

    Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.

    This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific program requirements.


    What type of certificate will I receive?

    Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
    The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program, once grading is complete.


    Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?

    No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.


    Do I receive alumni status after completing this program?

    No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.


    How long will I have access to the learning materials?

    You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and program materials for 12 months following the program start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.

  • What equipment or technical requirements are there for this program?

    Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts.


    Do I need to be online to access the program content?

    Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access program content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.

    Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.

  • Can I still register if the registration deadline has passed?

    Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the program without missing any of the core program material or learnings.


    What is the program fee, and what forms of payment do you accept?

    The program fee is noted at the top of this program web page and usually referenced in the program brochure as well.

    • Flexible payment options are available (see details below as well as at the top of this program web page next to FEE).
    • Tuition assistance is available for participants who qualify. Please email learner.success@emeritus.org.

    What if I don’t have a credit card? Is there another method of payment accepted?

    Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the program currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your program advisor, or email us for details.


    I was not able to use the discount code provided. Can you help?

    Yes! Please email us with the details of the program you are interested in, and we will assist you.


    How can I obtain an invoice for payment?

    Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific program you’re interested in enrolling in.


    Is there an option to make flexible payments for this program?

    Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the program fee in installments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.


    How can I obtain a W9 form?

    Please connect with us via email for assistance.


    Who will be collecting the payment for the program?

    Emeritus collects all program payments, provides learner enrollment and program support, and manages learning platform services.

  • What is the program refund and deferral policy?

    For the program refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.

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